"Msta-B", "Bogdan-B" and others: experts told about new decisions in the Artillery of the Armed Forces
The prospects for the development of artillery systems of the Armed Forces are referred to in Defense24. The author of the publication Adam Sverkovsky writes that the first version of Bogdan-BG, which began with the work on the end of 2022, is created on the basis of the frame 2A36 "Hyacint-B", known for its powerful long barrel more than 8 meters long.
This choice is due to the high strength of the design and the ability to work with modern ammunition of 155 mm caliber, which significantly expands combat capabilities. The observer noted that the modernization of such systems allows not only to return to the front the guns were written off, but also to increase their efficiency by increasing the range and accuracy of fire.
It is also emphasized that the current trials of Bogdan-BG include a test of the reliability of the frame, which must withstand new loads. Production is expected to begin in the near future, which will allow the Ukrainian army not only to get a new towed artillery, but also to significant savings of funds, how to compare with the self -propelled version of 2C22 "Bogdan". Yes, the cost of the towing system is estimated at $ 1.
5-2 million, which makes it more accessible, especially if the trunks and the frame of the old Soviet specimens are used. "In the case of post-Soviet D-20 and 2A65" MSTA-B ", their re-equipment on the howitzer with the length of the barrel of 39 calibers is provided. The cause Their production in Europe, ”Svitkovsky added. We will remind, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the production of self-propelled howitzers 2s22 "Bogdan" reached 18-20 units a month.